H.R. 4000 · 110th Congress
To extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of the Freely Associated States.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Neil Abercrombie
- Introduced
- 2007-10-30
- Latest action
- 2007-11-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
Summary
Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to extend to citizens of the Freely Associated States (Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau) who reside in the United States eligibility for non-emergency food stamps and benefits under titles XIX (Medicaid), XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) , and part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act.